Inspiring Photo: Predator #5860753

Predator

Uploaded: March 23, 2008

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This is Liberty, a magnificent, 14-pound, Bald Eagle.
Founders of the Institute for Environmental Learning, Paul and Anne Schnell, along with this beautiful raptor, educate the community about environmental conservation. Paul rehabilitated Liberty back to health after he suffered a broken wing almost 20 years ago. I was fortunate enough to meet Paul, Anne, and Liberty at The Wildlife Festival in Lewiston, NY.
Nikkor 18-200 VR
ISO 100 f11 1/250th EV-1

"We abuse the land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us.
When we see the land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect."
--Aldo Leopold

*A re-edited version of an older favorite*

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 10/1800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Robert R. Goodman March 23, 2008

Hi Lisa,Beautiful effects and the lighting is stunning.Happy Easter!!!!!! #884233

Bill Knaps March 23, 2008

Beautiful shot Lisa. Bill #5685516

Christine Welsand March 23, 2008

Nice capture! This is incredible! Well done! #5685545

Michelle Alton March 24, 2008

Wow...I don't know how you got him to pose for you, but it's great!
Michelle #5686241

Lisa J. Boulden March 24, 2008

Robert, Bill, Christine, and Michelle: Thanks you for your wonderful comments!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #5687436

Susan Weisensel March 24, 2008

WOW Lisa, this is an amazing capture. Super color, detail. I just love it. #5687698

Erin Appelbaum March 24, 2008

Great comp, lighting and details Lisa. Peter #5687806

Eivor Kuchta March 24, 2008

Did you bribe him with that fish, to get him to pose so well? Wonderful capture! #5687983

Lisa J. Boulden March 24, 2008

Thank you for your uplifting remarks, Susan, Peter, and Eivor.

Here are my first two submissions of this capture.
Blessings, Lisa♥ #5688139

Emile Abbott March 24, 2008

Glad he recovered and is doing so well. Have a nice lunch Liberty. #5688407

Shannon D. Miller March 24, 2008

WOW! This is GORGEOUS!!! What a MAGNIFICENT capture Lisa! You are such a gifted and talented photographer girl, I always enjoy coming to see what you you post for the day! BEAUTIFUL! SHannon~ #5688814

Stephen Zacker March 24, 2008

Amazing capture #5689540

Angie Sidles March 24, 2008

This is really amazing work Lisa! Awesome job! #5689903

Carol Sawyer March 24, 2008

Fantastic capture, details and lighting, Lisa! Beautiful!! #5690073

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 24, 2008

Magnificent, Lisa!!!!! ♫ k #5690313

Tammy Espino March 24, 2008

Love your old one an dthis reworked one :) WTG Liberty! :) #5690840

Barbara Waldoch March 24, 2008

Great shot and rework, Lisa! #5690939

Erica Murphy March 24, 2008

OMG! This is just fantastic Lisa!!!! I'm so blown away by this beautiful image.

Erica
#5691758

Laura E. Swan March 24, 2008

I pop by your gallery from time and time and always enjoy the beauty here. There is nothing more outstanding than the AMERICAN EAGLE! Awesome shot! -Laura Swan #5692357

Brett Dolsen March 25, 2008

Hes awesome Lisa!!Great capture and clarity!!
Brett #5693602

Larry L. Redmon March 25, 2008

Fantastic job on this, Lisa! #5695252

Lisa J. Boulden March 25, 2008

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Emile, Shannon, Stephen, Angie, Carol, Kitty, Tammy, Barbara, Erica, Laura, Brett, and Lary: I really appreciate your visits and kind comments! Thank you!
Blessings, Lisa
~♥~ #5695421

Dianna Murphy March 25, 2008

This is just Awesome Lisa, I can't believe all the colors on the fish. #5696520

Scott A. McDaniel March 26, 2008

Absolutely stunning. So colorful. VERY well done. #5699378

Mary K. Robison March 26, 2008

Third time's the charm, Lisa!
This version benefits considerably from the darkening effects and smoother background, while retaining every bit of the fierce expression you originally captured.
Poor little fish...so defenseless against its captor...I like your interpretation of the relationship between these two a LOT, Lisa.
Hope to see this again next month! #5699852

Aimee C. Eisaman March 26, 2008

Fantastic clarity, color, and light! I have never seen such a look from a bird! Abosolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your EP and good luck for the next round! :-) #5701767

Lisa J. Boulden March 27, 2008

Dianna, Scott, Mary, and Aimee: Your comments are really uplifting. Thanks for pausing to peek!
~♥~Lisa #5704645

Kathy Reeves March 27, 2008

Stunnning image of this magnificent Eagle!!! Thank goodness there are people like Paul and Anne!! #5704963

March 27, 2008

Wonderful shot Lisa! Great detail, lighting and colors. Beautiful job. #5705671

Karen Engelbreth March 27, 2008

Fantastic capture, Lisa! #5706743

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 27, 2008

Okay Lisa, this is outstanding. So intense and beautiful. Add it to my long list of favorites by Lisa B!!!! #5707756

Marina Moore March 28, 2008

This is amazing!!!! Incredible image and editing, beautiful work. :) #5710568

Kathleen R. Struckle March 28, 2008

Beautiful detail and color Lisa. Congrats on your POTD. I don't know how I missed this. :) #5712103

Susan Heath March 28, 2008

I admire your work, Lisa! This overall image is fabulous with gorgeous detail, color and amazing lighting. #5712490

Jim Baines March 29, 2008

Wow, Lisa!! This is just good all over!! #5713364

Dennis Gay March 30, 2008

G'day Lisa,

A most worthy recipient of the Editor's Pick and more, this wonderful, proud eagle sits well in the frame ready to enjoy its fishy lunch.

Wonderful light, exposure and processing combined with excellent depth of field and focus, mixed well with glorious natural colours and topped off with a nice contrast, is a real winner.
Great work that girl!

GB
Dennis #5717926

Lisa J. Boulden March 30, 2008

~•~○~♥~○~•~
I am so touched by your wonderful comments!
Thank you, Kathy, Donna A., Karen, Donna P., Marina, Kathleen, Susan, Jim, and Dennis!
Many blessings, Lisa♥ #5718085

Cindy Bendush March 30, 2008

Gorgeous image of this stately eagle Lisa! Best of luck with this version! #5721939

Lisa J. Boulden March 31, 2008

Thanks, Cindy! #5722547

Roger Fry April 04, 2008

Just awesome ! #5745361

Linda A. Braddock April 14, 2008

Lisa, Gorgeous Photo! Great work. Linda #5788262

Ronald F. Fischer April 17, 2008

This is a stunningly beautiful capture! A winner for sure!! #5800966

Lisa J. Boulden April 17, 2008

Thanks for the wonderful support and kind words, Roger, Linda, and Ronald!
~Lisa #5801101

May 22, 2008

Wow! Your stuff is really good. #5963382

David Pratt June 06, 2008

Just superb Lisa! #6027319

Joseph M. Muench June 20, 2008

Powerful image...just awesome!
Great gallery Lisa!
-Joe #6087272

Lisa J. Boulden June 20, 2008

Your comments are so very appreciated!
Thank you, John, David, and Joe!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6087943

Fanie Heymans June 21, 2008

Stunning sighting! Very well captured, great colors and a OOF #6089070

Kim Lund June 28, 2008

Holy Cow! I can't say enough about this one. it's simply wonderful. I hope you don't mind that I watch your website regularly. #6118575

Brook Burling July 24, 2008

This is absolutely stunning!! Great capture. All of your work is excellent I enjoyed viewing your gallery :) #6226087

Usman M. Bajwa September 05, 2008

The look is what will get you the prize, as far as I see it. Wonderful shot and the third time lucky is what I am counting on. I feel sorry for the fish though. Thanks for sharing this master piece of yours with us all. #6415841

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 11, 2009

Super capture, I'm with Usman, this will get a prize!

jo ann c. #7271727

Lisa J. Boulden March 11, 2009

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Ya know, JoAnn, I really appreciate your kind support. I have submitted this one many times and in different categories, as it's always been one of my personal favorites. Perhaps I'll try entering it into the MT: Thriving.
Here goes...
Smiles, Lisa♥ #7272003

Christine Lobsinger March 20, 2009

A BIG CONGRATS to you Lisa... on this months' theme "THRIVING"... I just found Liberty here! I was trying to figure out what to submit for Thriving!!! This image says it all my friend!!! Wonderful work/ great story!!! I see it going to the top!!!
Hey, Christine Duncan and I will be trying to get to the Niagara Falls Aviary- Bird Kingdom in April... can we call you and meet for a day there?

Christine
SMILING WITH YOU... #7306893

Robert Jensen November 16, 2009

Simply outstanding #8136405

Liz blahh September 07, 2010

SUPERB! #8885850

Nikki McDonald September 11, 2010

Terrific capture and presentation, Lisa. Just saw this in Editor's Picks -- congratulations. #8895313

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